Three persons, including a minor girl, were killed and five others were injured in lightning strikes at three different places in the state. The incidents occurred in Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, and Nuapada districts. IMD forecast indicates the possibility of heatwave in western Odisha districts and monsoon arrival in south Odisha in the next few days.
Three more persons arrested for the death of a BJP worker in pre-poll violence in Srikrushnasaranpur, Ganjam district. Total arrests now 17. SIT formed to investigate the incident.
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